Category: eBay

In and around 2006 we authored a few eBay guides on the subject of, you guessed it, vintage t-shirts! It was a response to the fact that bootleggers were thriving on eBay and we hoped to steer as many people as we could toward vendors who were honest. The basis of the t-shirt buying guides was how to buy a true vintage t-shirt on the system, which included a basic guide to brands. The two guides received excellent ratings over the years which landed us among eBay’s top-rated guides/reviewers. We’re also pretty certain the expertise we demonstrated in the guide ... Read more

We haven’t covered one of these in a while, but check out this strange and unusual auction for a telephone number made famous by Tommy Tutone. When “Jenny” was released in 1987 her number instantly became the top target of crank callers. According to the eBay listing and snopes.com the phone companies throughout North America have been grandfathering the number and now very few remain. Sadly, it appears as though Jenny’s days on the telephone are numbered.

I purchased both of these t-shirts on eBay from different sellers who had an array of vintage t-shirts up for auction. Based on how they were listed, described and photographed, I bought them under the assumption they were true vintage articles. Ooooops! Yes, even me, the guy who authored three guides on how to shop for a genuine vintage t-shirt on eBay, got duped! How could this happen? Well, truth be told, the most important factor on determining if a shirt is genuine can only be done while it’s in your possession. Pictures, descriptions, and other methods can deceive even ... Read more

Each week we feature an interesting vintage tee that’s currently on the eBay auction block. Please feel free to link us if you create or discover an auction we might like. Descriptions: Rolling Stones, Yes, Barry Manilow, Neil Diamond, Doobie Brothers, etc. Sold by: kayo What I Say: I’m ringing in 2009 with a bang by featuring a bundle of 13 auctions for rare 1970s rock t-shirts. They’re all in excellent shape, but sizing is an issue here since they’re all small, and 1970s small at that. Don’t plan on wearing them unless you’re extremely petite, but consider adding them as a framable ... Read more

Wyco Vintage is having a 15% sale on all their merchandise priced over $100. Translation: all their best stuff, over 200 items, are reduced. We featured Wyco on our list of the 20 Best Spots to Buy a Real Vintage T-Shirt, in the band tee category; so if you’re looking for a last minute gift, why not rock somebody’s socks off? To view all the items on sale, click here.